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Peru's productivity challenges will not be resolved

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PERU

A technologically advanced ‘modern’ sector coexists with a ‘traditional’ sector in which productivity is low, technology basic and employment precarious. The government has…

Slow population growth will pose challenges in Brazil

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BRAZIL

The demographic survey also revealed that the centre-west -- whose economy is largely powered by the long-booming agribusiness sector -- is growing more quickly than any other…

Chile's obstacles to growth have no rapid solution

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CHILE

This will limit the country’s capacity to satisfy social demands. Moreover, a number of obstacles are likely to constrain growth beyond 2025.

Debate deepens among stagnationists and technologists

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INTERNATIONAL

Secular stagnation.

Downgrades highlight Chile's weak economic outlook

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CHILE

On August 11, Fitch Ratings downgraded Chile’s long-term foreign currency rating to ‘A’ from ‘A+’, its level since 2011. This followed a downgrade by Standard and Poor’s to 'A+'…

Mexico’s population growth potential may be missed

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MEXICO

Economic growth has been meagre for decades despite increases in the working-age population.

Mexico's Queretaro will benefit from oil price crash

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MEXICO

Queretaro's industrial success.

Colombia tax reform and budget will be watered down

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COLOMBIA

Various interest groups, including the private sector, political actors and civil society organisations, are likely to put pressure on the government to reduce its revenue targets…

Latin American education failings weigh on progress

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LATIN AMERICA

Latin American education.

Prospects for Chile in 2016

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PROSPECTS 2016

Prospects for Chile in 2016.